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Syria 2011
US calls reports'' findings on Syria "sobering"
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
US calls reports'' findings on Syria
WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- The United States called a UN Commission of Inquiry's report on the violence in Syria "sobering", saying it will work to apply pressure on the Assad regime. "The UN Commission of Inquiry's report confirms on a nearly daily basis the Assad regime is summarily executing.......
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Biden visits Greece, Turkey at key moment in region
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Biden visits Greece, Turkey at key moment in region
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden travels to Turkey this week amid deepening concern over Syria, before visiting a new Greek leader battling a de...
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Syrian Arab Republic (the): States must act resolutely on UN report on Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Syrian Arab Republic (the): States must act resolutely on UN report on Syria
Source: Amnesty Country: Syrian Arab Republic (the) Philip Luther, Interim Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Amnesty International Amne...
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Biden visits Greece, Turkey at key moment in region
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Biden visits Greece, Turkey at key moment in region
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden travels to Turkey this week amid deepening concern over Syria, before visiting a new Greek leader battling...
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Egypt's post-Mubarak poll confounds fears of mayhem
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Egypt's post-Mubarak poll confounds fears of mayhem
Egyptians swarmed to the ballot box peacefully in their first election since a popular revolt toppled Hosni Mubarak, confounding fears of violence after a week...
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UN: Syrian forces killed, tortured 256 children
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
UN: Syrian forces killed, tortured 256 children
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.N. investigation has concluded that Syrian forces committed crimes against humanity by killing and torturing hundreds of children, including ...
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EN 17333/11
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
EN 17333/11
COUNCIL DECISION concerning restrictive measures against Syria and repealing Decision 2011/273/CFSP...
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Germany, U.S. urge action on Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Germany, U.S. urge action on Syria
The 15-member council was split last month by a European-drafted resolution condemning President Bashar al-Assad's crackdown....
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Rights groups demand UN action on Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Rights groups demand UN action on Syria
Amnesty International on Monday led calls for decisive UN Security Council action on Syria's deadly crackdown against protests after UN investigators said crim...
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US: Arabs sending 'clear signal' to Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
US: Arabs sending 'clear signal' to Syria
The Arab League has sent a clear signal that Syria's neighbors do not tolerate the deadly crackdown on dissent by the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assa...
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An-Nahar: PSP attendance at Wednesday’s cabinet session up to Mikati
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
An-Nahar: PSP attendance at Wednesday’s cabinet session up to Mikati
Progressive Socialist Party ministers will decide whether or not to attend Wednesday’s cabinet session based on Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s stance on the mat...
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West demands UN Security Council action on Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
West demands UN Security Council action on Syria
The United States and Germany on Monday led Western calls for the divided UN Security Council to act on Syria's deadly assault against protests after UN invest...
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UN report on Syria points to violence, torture against children
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
UN report on Syria points to violence, torture against children
In a damning report, the UN has said Syrian security forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad committed crimes against humanity during the revolt....
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Arab League sanctions against Syria are welcome
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Arab League sanctions against Syria are welcome
Stand favours democratic protest and the well-being of peoples of Arab countries....
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Etihad reviews flights to Syria after Arab League imposes sanctions
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Etihad reviews flights to Syria after Arab League imposes sanctions
Etihad Airways today urged all guests currently booked on flights to or from Damascus to contact the airline if they wanted to change their travel plans. Last ...
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Russia sends warship to Syria
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Russia sends warship to Syria
CAIRO, Nov 28, (Agencies): Egyptians flocked to the polls on Monday for a first post-revolution election, making a mostly orderly and joyous start to ushering ...
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Israeli army reports rocket attack from Lebanon
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Israeli army reports rocket attack from Lebanon
There were no casualties from the strikes, the first across the border since 2009. Two buildings were damaged....
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Syria hits out at Arabs over sanctions
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Syria hits out at Arabs over sanctions
Syria on Monday hit out at the Arab League for the treatment it has meted out to Damascus...
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The UN human rights organization Amnesty International has demanded decisive UN Security Council act
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
The UN human rights organization Amnesty International has demanded decisive UN Security Council act
In a statement it called on the Security Council to order an arms embargo and freeze the assets of President Bashar al Assad and his associates....
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Damning Syrian army report signals UN to act
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Damning Syrian army report signals UN to act
Last Updated: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +1100 The United States has called on the UN Security Council to take decisive action against Syria after a report accu...
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US senator pushes for Burma nuclear probe
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Tuesday, 29 November 2011
US senator pushes for Burma nuclear probe
Influential lawmaker says US re-engagement with Burma should include pressure on government to disclose military programmes...
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